Wintal STBX5C User Manual

USER MANUAL

Standard Definition
Digital Set Top Box

OPTICAL AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIA SCART

www.wintal.com.au

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please observe the following safety instructions carefully operating this unit.
If you need help, please call our national troubleshooting help line on 1300 662 946.

Danger Symbo

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The lightning fl ash with arrowhea

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ymbol within an equilateral triangle

Warning Symbo

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The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended

t

o alert the user to the presence

This symbol indicates there is a dangerous voltage
within the

AUTION

Swallowing batteries could be fatal. Always keep the unit and any batteries inaccessible to young
children. If a battery has been swallowed, consult a medical doctor immediately

.

Also, keep any plastic packaging out of the reach of children to avoid danger of suffocation.

Protect the

p

ower cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, pinched, closed

n a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs wall outlets, and the point where the

cord exits the appliance

.

Setting the product up safe

ly

hoose a fl at, fi rm surface to set the product up on. Make sure that:

the ventilation slots are not covered (ensure at least 10 cm distance from any walls

)

no foreign bodies or fl uid can enter the unit (e.g., do not place vases on the unit

)

the unit cannot come into contact with dripping water, splashed water or humidit

y

the unit is not directly exposed to sunlight or other direct heat (e.g. from radiators

)

no open fi re sources, such as candles, are placed on the uni

t

eep the mains connections accessi

ble

onnect the unit to an easily accessible power socket (90 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz) close to the unit. In

case the unit has to be disconnected quickly, the power point needs to be within easy reach.

o not carry out repair

s

In case the power supply cord or the unit is damaged, switch off at the mains then carefully pull
out the

p

lug immediately.

Un

d

er no circumstances should you attempt to open or repair the unit yourself.

T

here is a danger of electric shock

!

Refer all servicing to our Service Centre or to a qualifi ed workshop.

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perating ambient temperature range

The operating ambient temperature range for your unit is 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F) with humidity
of 20 – 80%. When using the unit in a system rack, be sure to keep the ambient temperature
within this temperature range

.

Thunderstorms

If you leave the unit unattended for a long period of time, disconnect the unit from both the
mains and the aerial. The use of surge protectors can protect the unit from power surges caused

thunderstorms.

attery disposal

Empty batteries do not belong with household refuse. Batteries must be disposed of at a
designated disposal/recycle point. Contact your local authorities to locate your nearest battery

isposal point. Please care for our environment

.

eaning the uni

t

Always disconnect the unit from the mains before cleaning the unit.

When cleaning the unit, only use a moistened, soft cloth. Do not apply chemical solvents or
cleaning agents, as they may damage the surface and/or labelling of the unit.

The device is labelled with the CE sign and conforms to the requirements of the regulations
89

/

336/EEC and 71/23/EEC.

CONTENTS

AFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Setting the product up safely

eep the mains connections accessible

o not carry out repairs
perating ambient temperature range

Thunderstorms

attery disposal

leaning the unit

FIRST USE

npacking

asy Install Guide

tional devices

PERATING YOUR SET TOP BOX

BASIC SETTINGS

ENERAL OPERATION OF Y

OUR

SET TOP BOX 9
HANNEL SELECTION 1
HANNEL LIST

EPG - ELECTRONIC P

ROGR

AM GUIDE

The status panel 1
The EPG

SD TELETEXT

losed Captions (subtitles

)

1

rogramming timers using the EPG

ELECTION OF AUDIO/ RADIO CHANNEL 1

NFIGURATION OF THE RECEIVER

asic settings

eneral Options 1

SD/EPG

eception

Signal Output 1

xtras

actory defaults

EDITING THE CHANNEL LIST 1
AUTOMATIC SEARCH

erforming an automatic search

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Select channels window 1

IGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

ntenna adjustment

AMES

locks

Snake

ROUBLESHOOTIN

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WARRANTY INFORMATI

ON

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First Use

Unpackin

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Please ensure that the following

tems have been included with delivery

:

R

eceiver unit

Remote control

ser Manua

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2 batteries (LR03 “AAA”) for remote contro

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V cabl

e

SCART to S-Video/ Composite Video + Audio (Left & Right

)

SCART to Component + Audio (Left & Right)

omposite AV Cable

If an

y

of these are missing, please contact your retailer.

asy Install Guide

Connect your television aerial to the RF IN socket on the set top bo

x

Make a video connection from your Set Top Box to your television by connecting one of
the following cables to SCART IN. Use the highest quality connection that is available on

y

our television.

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d

Qualit

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abel on Televisio

n

SCART

Video (yellow

)

M

ode

rat

e

V1 | AV2 | Video In | CVB

S

ART

-Vi

deo

igh

-VIDEO | SVHS | Y/C

SCART

Component (red, green, and blue

)

ighes

t

YCb

Cr | RGB

en make an audio connection using one of the following. Use the highest quality

connection available. You may connect to an audio amplifi er for a more powerful sound.

Lea

d

Qualit

y

abel on Television/ Am

p

SCART

udio (red, white

)

oo

d

V1 (L/R) | AV2 (L/R)

ptical (not supplied

)

ighes

t

Optical in | Digital i

n

oaxial (not supplied)

ighes

t

PDIF in | Digital coax in

witch your television to the appropriate input (AV) mode. For instance, if you connected

the video lead to AV1, select AV1 using the input button (also called TV/AV or Mode) on

y

our TV remote (see your television manual for more information

)

urn on the set top box. Please note that if there is a green dot scrolling across the LED

isplay, then the unit is in stand-

by

ter the Wintal start up screen, the option is given for you to select the menu language.

If this option is not displayed, perform a factory reset, below) Please select you

r

language & press OK

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MANUAL

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en select your country & press O

K

elect your State & press O

K

lect Search Channels & Pr

ess OK

Once search has completed (May take several minutes) select Sav

e

Please Note: You can restart this process at any time by doing a factory reset

;

Pr

ess Menu Button o

n remot

e

elect Main Menu, Press O

K

elect Edit Settings, press OK

elect Factory Defaults, press OK

Press OK to reset factor

y

defaults

If using the SCAR

T

S-Video Cable for connection

;

Press Menu button on remot

e

elect Main menu, Press OK

elect Edit Settings, press OK

elect Signal Output, Press OK

Change the Video Format TV to Y/C

Exit Menu to sav

e

If using the SCAR

T

omponent Cable for connection

;

Pr

ess Menu button o

n remot

e

elect Main menu, Press OK

elect Edit Settings, press OK

elect Signal Output, Press OK

Chan

g

e the Video Format TV to YCbCr

Exit Menu to sav

e

T

o change Aspect ratio between 16:9 Widescreen, 4:3 (Letterbox) & 4:3 (Full Screen

)

Pr

ess Menu Button

elect Main Menu, Press O

K

elect Edit Settings, Press OK

elect Signal Output, Press OK

elect TV Screen & scroll between 16:9 Widescreen, 4:3 (Letterbox) & 4:3 (Full Screen

)

Exit Menus to sav

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ptional device

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udio L

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f you wish to hear superior sound through your Hi-fi Stereo system you can do so

by using a stereo cable.

ideo Composite video out. Connect to your TV or VCR. Your TV or VCR must support

Composite IN

(

check your TV / VCR user manual

).

F Out

you wish to send the regular terrestrial aerial signal through to your TV or VCR

onnect the RF cable here. RF cable not included.

X/ T

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r authori

sed se

rvice

use O

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Operating your set top box

erating the receiver is done using the supplied remote control. Navigation within menus is

carried out using the buttons shown below

:

P+ / P

–

Moves the cursor in the menus up- and down.

/ +

n lists: pages up and dow

n

n input fi elds: changes optio

n

K

pen sub -menu, select option or edit the

urrently marked entry

.

EXI

T

ave the active men

u

A

P

n menus with more than one window, use SWAP
o move the cursor to the next window.

EN

U

ress MENU once to access menu options.
ress MENU twice to open the main menu.

INFO/EPG

ress once to open the EPG (electronic program
uide) for information on the current program.
ress INFO/EPG twice for information on all
rograms transmitted today. Note: extent of EPG

s dependent on broadcaster.

IS

T

ress LIST for a list of available channels

.